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Updated 2 August, 2010

Band conditions seem to be changing lately. Twenty meters is a little slow during the day but picks up here in the late afternoon with openings to Europe and the Middle East. These often last well into the night when stations from all over the world come in at the same time. It is interesting to be able to work stations in Italy, Russia, Oman, Hawaii, ZLs, VKs, and often some rare stations back-to-back.

I have not been hearing the usual JAs at night but rather hear them short-path in the mornings. I do not remember this from earlier cycles.

Action has dropped here on six and ten. I still hear some openings but not nearly as many as back during E-skip season. I do still manage to get in a few good ten meter contacts but much more spaced out than a month or two ago.

I am still considering building some satellite antennas and trying to get on the birds. I have a lot of study to do to make up my mind what I need to build. It is to darn hot to get out there and start building right now.

My rotor indicator is still not working so I still have to run out to see where the T-10 is pointed. I borrowed a rotor from a fellow ham and verified the problem is in the rotor, not the control box. I am quite anxious to get this situation resolved.

I’ll be seeing you on the bands soon I hope.

73,

AG5Z

Fresh and Salt Water
Fishing Reports,
Fish Tales, and Information

Good News - I think...

The ban on fishing in the gulf has been lifted north of Mississippi’s barrier islands. This still makes my favorite fishing grounds off limits but at least I can go enjoy some more of the great sunsets out there.

I will try and get in a trip as soon as scheduling permits.

I am getting mixed signals on fishing conditions on the coast. One report was that during a trip to Ship Island a young man was wading in the surf and had his leg covered in oil when he got out. I do know they have greatly reduced the crews doing the clean-up. I sure wish we knew how much of that stuff is still down on the bottom out of sight.

I will most likely delay my first trip down until after DeAnne and Carrie have their operations. For those who do not know, my daughter, Carrie, is donating a kidney to her step-sister, DeAnne. The surgery is scheduled for August 10th. Your prayers are welcomed.